Assessment of diastolic dysfunction and heart failure with integrated
... Doctoral School of Basic Medicine ...
... Doctoral School of Basic Medicine ...
Impedance cardiography: a role in vasovagal syncope diagnosis?
... and those who had a negative HUT test in cardiovascular or autonomic parameters measured during 10 min of rest in supine position prior to tilting to 70◦ . There were, however, differences in central haemodynamic parameters as assessed by ICG, with those having a positive test having higher cardiac ...
... and those who had a negative HUT test in cardiovascular or autonomic parameters measured during 10 min of rest in supine position prior to tilting to 70◦ . There were, however, differences in central haemodynamic parameters as assessed by ICG, with those having a positive test having higher cardiac ...
IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS)
... to a portion of the myocardium. It occurs when there is an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand. The most common cause of myocardial ischemia is atherosclerotic disease of a coronary artery causing reduction in the myocardial blood flow and inadequate perfusion of myocardium supplie ...
... to a portion of the myocardium. It occurs when there is an imbalance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand. The most common cause of myocardial ischemia is atherosclerotic disease of a coronary artery causing reduction in the myocardial blood flow and inadequate perfusion of myocardium supplie ...
http://hyper.ahajournals.org/content/early/2013/07/08/ HYPERTENSIONAHA.113.01605.full.pdf
... Abstract—Resting heart rate is an easily measured, noninvasive vital sign that is associated with cardiovascular disease events. The pathophysiology of this association is not known. We investigated the relationship between resting heart rate and stiffness of the carotid (a peripheral artery) and th ...
... Abstract—Resting heart rate is an easily measured, noninvasive vital sign that is associated with cardiovascular disease events. The pathophysiology of this association is not known. We investigated the relationship between resting heart rate and stiffness of the carotid (a peripheral artery) and th ...
Left Ventricular Mechanical Support with Impella
... However, ECMO systems have device-related disadvantages such as hemolysis, coagulation disorders, and limited device durability. Furthermore, the efficacy of ECMO has been questioned with respect to the mechanoenergetic status of the heart.4,5 Adverse effects of ECMO on a failing heart are increased ...
... However, ECMO systems have device-related disadvantages such as hemolysis, coagulation disorders, and limited device durability. Furthermore, the efficacy of ECMO has been questioned with respect to the mechanoenergetic status of the heart.4,5 Adverse effects of ECMO on a failing heart are increased ...
Absent posterior interventricular artery
... to its supply area may mean that an occlusion would be more likely to result in fatality. Other cases of absent coronary arteries have been reported in the literature, including a recent case of an absent right coronary artery in a 46-year-old woman [8]. In this case, there was collateral supply by ...
... to its supply area may mean that an occlusion would be more likely to result in fatality. Other cases of absent coronary arteries have been reported in the literature, including a recent case of an absent right coronary artery in a 46-year-old woman [8]. In this case, there was collateral supply by ...
Contemporary Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine
... Nutrition Examination Survey,24 showed an inverse correlation between GI and HDL levels. These correlations, however, were not supported by a 10-year observational study of elderly Dutch men in which GI did not correlate with total cholesterol, HDL, or triglyceride levels.25 Studies on very-low-fat ...
... Nutrition Examination Survey,24 showed an inverse correlation between GI and HDL levels. These correlations, however, were not supported by a 10-year observational study of elderly Dutch men in which GI did not correlate with total cholesterol, HDL, or triglyceride levels.25 Studies on very-low-fat ...
New insights - Giornale Italiano di Cardiologia
... indicated a 6-fold risk of death within the first 2 years after myocardial infarction. HRT identified high-risk subgroups in patients with left ventricular ejection fraction ≤ 30 and > 30%. In both subgroups, HRT category 2 was a significant and independent predictor of death. The clinical character ...
... indicated a 6-fold risk of death within the first 2 years after myocardial infarction. HRT identified high-risk subgroups in patients with left ventricular ejection fraction ≤ 30 and > 30%. In both subgroups, HRT category 2 was a significant and independent predictor of death. The clinical character ...
PDF - Academic Forensic Pathology
... detected clinically by x-ray, ultrasound, or ventriculography, the expansion of one or more of the cardiac chambers indicates cardiac dysfunction. Dilatation at autopsy is a different matter. If atria appear expanded at autopsy, it is probably a real finding. However, in our opinion, the observation ...
... detected clinically by x-ray, ultrasound, or ventriculography, the expansion of one or more of the cardiac chambers indicates cardiac dysfunction. Dilatation at autopsy is a different matter. If atria appear expanded at autopsy, it is probably a real finding. However, in our opinion, the observation ...
Interaction between cardiac sympathetic drive and heart rate in heart
... according to differing genotypes for the varying genotypes. Under this analysis it was apparent the slope of the relationship between cardiac norepinephrine spillover rate and heart rate was significantly greater for patients with the 2-adrenoceptor genotype Arg/Arg at position 16, compared with th ...
... according to differing genotypes for the varying genotypes. Under this analysis it was apparent the slope of the relationship between cardiac norepinephrine spillover rate and heart rate was significantly greater for patients with the 2-adrenoceptor genotype Arg/Arg at position 16, compared with th ...
Trying to succeed when the right ventricle fails
... By extension, RV dysfunction itself is a powerful and independent predictor of short and long-term survival in chronic LV systolic failure [10,15–18]. In studies [10,16,18] of selected patients with ischemic or nonischemic cardiomyopathy, RV dysfunction, usually defined by right ventricular ejection ...
... By extension, RV dysfunction itself is a powerful and independent predictor of short and long-term survival in chronic LV systolic failure [10,15–18]. In studies [10,16,18] of selected patients with ischemic or nonischemic cardiomyopathy, RV dysfunction, usually defined by right ventricular ejection ...
Cardiovascular disease and glycemic control in type 2 diabetes
... risk than targeting only blood glucose levels per se.11 Evidence for an aggressive approach to lipid and blood pressure control was supported by the results from the Steno-2 study.11,12 In Steno-2, investigators used intensified multifactorial intervention with improved glycemia, renin–angiotensin s ...
... risk than targeting only blood glucose levels per se.11 Evidence for an aggressive approach to lipid and blood pressure control was supported by the results from the Steno-2 study.11,12 In Steno-2, investigators used intensified multifactorial intervention with improved glycemia, renin–angiotensin s ...
ANGINA PECTORIS Classic angina is characterized by substernal
... • May radiate down the left arm. • May be associated with nausea, vomiting, or diaphoresis. ...
... • May radiate down the left arm. • May be associated with nausea, vomiting, or diaphoresis. ...
Print - Circulation
... Although Van Praagh et al. 17 pointed out the variability of outlet chamber size in single ventricle of left ventricular type as a spectrum of development of the anterior septation, our working definition of left ventricular type included the majority of our anatomic angiographic and echocardiograph ...
... Although Van Praagh et al. 17 pointed out the variability of outlet chamber size in single ventricle of left ventricular type as a spectrum of development of the anterior septation, our working definition of left ventricular type included the majority of our anatomic angiographic and echocardiograph ...
Impaired Myocardial Oxygenation Response to Stress in Patients
... Methods and Results-—Fifty-three subjects (23 subjects with CKD, 10 RT recipients, 10 hypertensive (HT) controls, and 10 normal controls without known coronary artery disease) underwent CMR scanning. All groups had cine and BOLD CMR at 3 T. The RT and HT groups also had late gadolinium CMR to assess ...
... Methods and Results-—Fifty-three subjects (23 subjects with CKD, 10 RT recipients, 10 hypertensive (HT) controls, and 10 normal controls without known coronary artery disease) underwent CMR scanning. All groups had cine and BOLD CMR at 3 T. The RT and HT groups also had late gadolinium CMR to assess ...
Acutely Decompensated Heart Failure: Diagnostic and Therapeutic
... have contributed data on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHF. The Acute Decompensated Heart Failure National Registry is a registry of medical information from patients with ADHF from over 275 hospitals.4 Results from this registry have confirmed the high prevalence of underlying como ...
... have contributed data on the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of ADHF. The Acute Decompensated Heart Failure National Registry is a registry of medical information from patients with ADHF from over 275 hospitals.4 Results from this registry have confirmed the high prevalence of underlying como ...
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... 5. Brooks HS. Two cases of an abnormal coronary artery of the heart arising from the pulmonary artery: with some remarks upon the effect of this anomaly in producing cirsoid dilatation of the vessels. J Anat Physiol, 1885; 20(1):26–29. 6. Bland EF, White PD, Garland J. Congenital anomalies of the co ...
... 5. Brooks HS. Two cases of an abnormal coronary artery of the heart arising from the pulmonary artery: with some remarks upon the effect of this anomaly in producing cirsoid dilatation of the vessels. J Anat Physiol, 1885; 20(1):26–29. 6. Bland EF, White PD, Garland J. Congenital anomalies of the co ...
Heart Transplant Powerpoint - Connecticut Society of Medical
... • Patients require inotropes in the immediate post op period to assist the heart • As with most heart surgeries post heart transplant also have chest tubes, external pacemaker • Usually extubated within 24 to 48 hours • Post heart TX pts require diuresis post transplant ...
... • Patients require inotropes in the immediate post op period to assist the heart • As with most heart surgeries post heart transplant also have chest tubes, external pacemaker • Usually extubated within 24 to 48 hours • Post heart TX pts require diuresis post transplant ...
karnataka, bangalore
... It is predicted that the number of adults with diabetes mellitus will rise from 135 million in 1995 to 300 million in the year 2025. The major part of this numerical increase will occur in the developing world.1 Diabetic macular edema is the most frequent microvascular complication and is responsibl ...
... It is predicted that the number of adults with diabetes mellitus will rise from 135 million in 1995 to 300 million in the year 2025. The major part of this numerical increase will occur in the developing world.1 Diabetic macular edema is the most frequent microvascular complication and is responsibl ...
Cross-sectional Echocardiographic Diagnosis
... Although Van Praagh et al. 17 pointed out the variability of outlet chamber size in single ventricle of left ventricular type as a spectrum of development of the anterior septation, our working definition of left ventricular type included the majority of our anatomic angiographic and echocardiograph ...
... Although Van Praagh et al. 17 pointed out the variability of outlet chamber size in single ventricle of left ventricular type as a spectrum of development of the anterior septation, our working definition of left ventricular type included the majority of our anatomic angiographic and echocardiograph ...
The effect of baroreceptor activity on cardiovascular regulation
... was reduced to noise levels with a mean aortic pressure of 167 mmHg. In most of the cases, the sympathetic depolarization is regulated by stimuli that come from peripheral changes of the tension. However, during acute systemic hypoxia, where there is also significant increase of AP, the inhibitory a ...
... was reduced to noise levels with a mean aortic pressure of 167 mmHg. In most of the cases, the sympathetic depolarization is regulated by stimuli that come from peripheral changes of the tension. However, during acute systemic hypoxia, where there is also significant increase of AP, the inhibitory a ...
UCSD DIVISION OF CARDIOVASCULAR MEDICINE
... unstable. Learning objectives include competence in the optimal treatment of inpatients with CAD, acute MI, acute coronary syndromes, shock, congestive heart failure, critical limb ischemia, recent CT surgery, and valvular heart disease. Teaching methods Teaching methods include patient-specific ins ...
... unstable. Learning objectives include competence in the optimal treatment of inpatients with CAD, acute MI, acute coronary syndromes, shock, congestive heart failure, critical limb ischemia, recent CT surgery, and valvular heart disease. Teaching methods Teaching methods include patient-specific ins ...
Management of Stable Angina Pectoris
... and relieved with rest or nitroglycerin. May radiate down the left arm May be associated with nausea, vomiting, or diaphoresis. ...
... and relieved with rest or nitroglycerin. May radiate down the left arm May be associated with nausea, vomiting, or diaphoresis. ...
How to Use Imaging - Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging
... sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young persons, especially during strenuous exertion. More recently, CAAs have also been considered possible causes of clinically disabling symptoms, including dyspnea, angina pectoris, and syncope, especially in young adults.2–5 Clinicians and epidemiologists have ident ...
... sudden cardiac death (SCD) in young persons, especially during strenuous exertion. More recently, CAAs have also been considered possible causes of clinically disabling symptoms, including dyspnea, angina pectoris, and syncope, especially in young adults.2–5 Clinicians and epidemiologists have ident ...
Echocardiographic assessment of diastolic function Steve R. Ommen, MD
... again confirmed to be a very significant predictor of subsequent mortality after myocardial infarction [19•]. This study examined 110 consecutive patients and reported that mitral deceleration time was an independent predictor of in-hospital heart failure and was the strongest predictor of 35-day mo ...
... again confirmed to be a very significant predictor of subsequent mortality after myocardial infarction [19•]. This study examined 110 consecutive patients and reported that mitral deceleration time was an independent predictor of in-hospital heart failure and was the strongest predictor of 35-day mo ...